Business Studies

A Level Business Studies students gain insights into how businesses function and learn that business is a constant presence in the news. You'll explore topics directly related to your studies, such as mergers, takeovers, ethical issues in supply chains, and executive compensation. You'll also learn how to market products effectively based on the target audience, motivate people, and explore various leadership styles within organisations. Additionally, you'll discover what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

This course will equip you with essential skills for both the workforce and university. You'll learn to apply theoretical concepts to real-world situations, analyse problems, develop solutions, and evaluate business strategies.

An A Level in Business can be the foundation for a wide range of careers, from accountancy to marketing. It's a highly engaging subject that can lead to careers in law, accountancy, human resources, marketing, business management, teaching, politics, or journalism.

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Entry Requirements

GCSE Maths & English Grade 5+

Content

The Edexcel A Level has four components:

Component

Component 1:	Marketing and People
Component 2:	Managing Business Activities
Component 3:	Business Decisions and Strategy
Component 4:	Global Business

In Year One students are introduced to Components 1 and 2 through building knowledge of core business concepts and applying them to real-life business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. Students will be looking at how businesses meet customer needs, how they market products and services and how they become successful. Students will also study how businesses plan their finances and business activities.

In Year Two students learn the breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, with applications to a wider range of contexts and more complex business information is developed in Components 3 and 4, requiring students to take a more strategic view of business opportunities and issues.

Assessment

100% Examinations

Students study the full A level and at the end of the two years the course will be assessed with three external examinations.

Am I right for the course?

Business is a dynamic, fast-moving subject, based in the real world. If you have a keen interest in understanding how successful businesses operate, or have an interest in setting up your own business, this is the course for you.

Course Highlights

Hands-on Experience:	Students will analyse the strategies of real-life businesses throughout the course and, through interactive lessons, they will take the role of leaders and make strategic decisions.
Personal Development:	Explore and develop your decision-making and organisational skills.
Enrichment:	Students take part in various extracurricular activities, such as working with companies like KMPG on events such as Dragons Den. There are also trips on offer to places such as Wimbledon, where students can learn more about the world of business.

Where Next?

Studying Business will open your eyes to the wide range of job opportunities available, ranging from finance to marketing to management. You can apply to University for a range of business-related degrees, including Business Studies, International Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Marketing and Human Resource Management. Those students who decide University is not for them can equally gone to a wide range of apprenticeships in many different fields.

FAQ's

Do I have to have studied Business Studies at GCSE?
It will help you if you have, but it is not a requirement.
What type of questions are in the exams?
A real mixture, from multiple choice questions to long essay questions.
Will I study real businesses?
Yes, everything we look at we study real business examples.

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